Manager of Infrastructure and Capital Projects - Permanent, Full-Time

Foothills County; High River; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined benefit pension plan

Group insurance benefits

Job summary

Foothills County is seeking an experienced leader to serve as Manager of Infrastructure and Capital Projects. You will plan and deliver municipal infrastructure and capital programs, oversee consultants and contractors, and support asset-management initiatives in High River.

You will provide technical guidance to Administration and Council on infrastructure and development matters, lead multidisciplinary teams, and manage projects from planning through close-out, helping Foothills County advance

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in civil engineering, civil engineering technology, construction management, project management or related field.
• P.Eng. registered or eligible with APEGA; or CET/P.Tech. registered or eligible with ASE T.
• 7+ years of progressively responsible experience in municipal infrastructure, civil engineering, construction or capital project delivery.
• PMP designation is a significant asset.
• Valid Class 5 Alberta driver's licence with an acceptable driving record.
• Experience leading infrastructure or capital projects through planning, design, procurement, construction and close-out.
• Experience supervising technical staff, consultants or project teams.
• Experience with municipal development review, subdivision, servicing requirements and planning processes; road networks, bridges, dams; asset management; procurement is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver municipal infrastructure and capital projects.
• Oversee asset management initiatives and lifecycle planning.
• Provide technical advice to Administration and Council on infrastructure matters.
• Oversee consultants and contractors from planning through close-out.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams and supervise staff.
• Prepare reports and present to senior management/Council as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Contract administration

Municipal infrastructure experience

Road networks experience

Lifecycle planning

Asset management

Communication with council

PMP designation (asset)

Education

Post-secondary education in civil engineering or related field

P.Eng./APEGA or CET/P.Tech registration/eligibility

Job description

Manager of Infrastructure and Capital Projects - Permanent, Full-Time

Closing Date & Time

November 2, 2026 - 4:00pm

Status

Accepting applications

Organization

Foothills County - Location: Administration Building, High River

Foothills County is seeking an experienced leader to serve as Manager of Infrastructure and Capital Projects.Reporting to the Director of Public Works, the position is responsible for the planning and delivery of municipal infrastructure and capital projects, asset management initiatives, consultant and contractor oversight, and providing technical advice and recommendations to Administration and Council on infrastructure and development matters.We offer work-life balance, flexible hours and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a growing municipality located south of Calgary.

To be successful in this position you will need:

• Post-secondary education in civil engineering, civil engineering technology, construction management, project management or a related field is required.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) registered or eligible for registration with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA); or Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.) or Professional Technologist (P. Tech.) (Engineering) registered or eligible for registration with the Association of Science and Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta (ASET).
• A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in municipal infrastructure, civil engineering, construction or capital project delivery is preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) designation is considered a significant asset.
• Valid Class 5 Alberta driver’s licence with an acceptable driving record is required.
• Demonstrated experience leading infrastructure or capital projects through planning, design, procurement, construction and close-out is required.
• Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience involving technical staff, consultants, contractors or multidisciplinary project teams is required.
• Significant experience with municipal development review, subdivision and planning processes, servicing requirements, development conditions and technical recommendations is required. Experience with municipal road networks, road-condition information and lifecycle planning, bridges, gravel resources, dams, infrastructure asset management, approvals and public-sector procurement is considered an asset.
• Experience preparing reports and presenting technical, financial or project matters to senior management, Council or public bodies is considered an asset.
• Other relevant project-management, contract-administration, asset-management or public works certifications are considered assets.

Foothills County offers a competitive salary, a defined benefit pension plan and group insurance benefits.

This competition will close on Monday, November 2, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those applicants to be interviewed will be contacted.